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New Zealand Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 15]
Kaikōura Earthquake Recovery Work Wins Prime Minister’s Award For Excellence
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The collective efforts of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail, the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to restore and improve Kaikōura’s transport networks following the devastating November ... More >>
A New Roundabout For Blenheim’s SH6/62 Rapaura Road Intersection
Friday, 6 November 2020, 11:58 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
To improve road safety, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is installing a roundabout at the intersection of Rapaura Road (SH62) with State Highway 6 (SH6), north-west of Blenheim. (See map below) This project is aligned to New Zealand’s Road Safety ... More >>
High Winds Forecast For Auckland Harbour Bridge Tomorrow
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises forecast strong winds in the Auckland region tomorrow may affect travel over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Metservice is forecasting heavy rain and north-easterly winds that may approach severe gales at times. The ... More >>
Protecting The Westland Petrel/tāiko This Summer In Punakaiki
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
To help protect the endangered Westland petrel/tāiko, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is trialling turning off highway lighting at night on a short section of State Highway 6 through Punakaiki this summer. “Streetlights from Waikori Road in the ... More >>
Tree-felling Technology Improves Safety And Efficiency In Northland
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A new technology approach to pruning or removing roadside trees that is much safer and more efficient than traditional methods is being put to use in Northland. It’s a remote-controlled tree removal system called Tree-Mek, which combines a knuckle ... More >>
Building The Case For Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections
Monday, 2 November 2020, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The latest stage of work to support Auckland’s growth and the future of the transport system across the Waitematā Harbour will be released later this week. The Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections business case lays out the immediate next steps for ... More >>
All Lanes Closed For Overnight Maintenance On Northern Motorway
Wednesday, 28 October 2020, 9:56 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale for essential maintenance over several nights, starting Sunday 1 November. Both northbound and southbound lanes between ... More >>
Plan Ahead To Stay Safe On Busy Roads This Labour Weekend
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is anticipating high volumes of traffic on Auckland and Northland state highways over Labour Weekend and urges drivers to plan ahead and drive safely. Travel may also be more spread out across the country this year ... More >>
Permanent Fix For Auckland Harbour Bridge Ahead Of Schedule
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work to manufacture a permanent strut for the Auckland Harbour Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says. Waka Kotahi General Manager Transport Services Brett Gliddon says that all going to plan, the new 22.7 metre ... More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Update - 1pm
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging Auckland motorists to plan ahead and allow plenty of time for journeys between the city centre and North Shore today with continued wind gusts forecast. “MetService forecasts more strong, cold south-westerly winds ... More >>
Expect Snow And Ice Over The South Island Today, Check Highways Before You Set Off
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 9:29 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With snow falling overnight and into this morning in many southern and central parts of the South Island, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises all drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys and check highways before setting off. “Please check our traffic ... More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Re-opens
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 8:43 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have re-opened to traffic. Three lanes in each directions are now open. Waka Kotahi Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker says Congestion is still heavy and will take some ... More >>
All Lanes On Auckland Harbour Bridge Closed Due To High Winds
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 8:37 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has closed all lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning as a result of strong wind gusts. Significant wind gusts of more than 80km/h have been recorded on the bridge and a decision has been made to close all ... More >>
Some Auckland Harbour Bridge Lanes To Close As Wind Increases
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 9:34 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is preparing to close some lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning ahead of a forecast wind shift that could see gusts of up to 90kph. Currently there are northerly wind gusts of up to 70 kph in Auckland ... More >>
School Holiday Traffic Expected To Impact Bridge Congestion
Friday, 25 September 2020, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The start of school holidays is expected to have an impact on northbound traffic leaving Auckland this afternoon and motorists are advised to plan ahead to avoid the peak period and allow extra time for their journey. “Friday usually has the ... More >>
Safer Highway Speed Limit Confirmed For Port Chalmers
Friday, 25 September 2020, 11:46 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set a new and safer speed limit of 40km/h on SH88 through the main street of Port Chalmers to take effect from 23 October, replacing the current 50km/h limit. The new limit covers 600 metres of highway from near Wickcliffe ... More >>
Successful Bridge Repair Opens Two Additional Lanes To Traffic
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The opening of two additional lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning will help relieve some motorway congestion for motorists heading home to the North Shore tonight. However Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the bridge is still operating ... More >>
New Bus Station Gets Green Light At Rosedale
Monday, 21 September 2020, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A new busway station is to be built at Rosedale on the North Shore providing a major boost to public transport in Auckland. Resource consent for the facility has been granted by Auckland Council, following a decision by two independent commissioners. ... More >>
Temporary Fix For Auckland Harbour Bridge To Start Tomorrow Night
Monday, 21 September 2020, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is committed to doing everything possible to re-open the centre lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and is working to start installing a temporary fix to the damaged bridge strut on Tuesday night. At the same time, traffic ... More >>
Heavy Congestion With Auckland Harbour Bridge At 50% Capacity
Monday, 21 September 2020, 11:58 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
There’s been heavy congestion on the Auckland motorway network and local roads this morning as customers start the working week with the Auckland Harbour Bridge operating at 50% capacity. “Today’s congestion has been as we expected and shows ... More >>
